We are off to a roaring start in 2012! This is the 20th day of the year, and so far, we have an average of more than one dog per day in rescue, adopted, or scheduled for transport. While this is a fantastic statistic, we are getting a little too big for our britches, so to speak. We are in need of more volunteers in order to keep up with the pace.
How can you help??
First, we need fosters! When dogs in the pound are spoken for, we have to pull them to foster homes to get them vetted and quarantined before transport. If you can do this, we have a sponsor who will provide a kennel. We have experienced fosters ready to assist when any questions arise. All your expenses will be tax-deductible because we are a 501(c)(3) corporation. Your fosters will usually have a definite date of transport, so you can avoid having the indefinite fosters that might be around for months. Some of our transports require a two-week quarantine period, some less, but usually we will have your fosters moved out within a month. Fostering is a very rewarding experience. You get to experience the love of many animals and then follow their progress as they find their forever spoil-em-rotten homes!
Second, if you can't foster but love road trips, we have some fun for you! Driving transports! Sometimes we rent a cargo van, but if we don't have too many dogs, we send groups in SUV's. Common destinations are Hagerstown, MD, and Hershey, PA, but we've gone other places, too. Again, your expenses are tax-deductible, including half your food and lodging if you choose to make it an overnight trip. One of our transporters took the opportunity to visit Snowshoe Resort for some snowboarding on the way home! Ever heard of "voluntourism?" It's a new trend in this economy -- do some volunteering on a vacation and earn some tax deductions, plus have the satisfaction of helping others!
These are two of our biggest needs. Please email fopcpky@gmail.com if you think you can help in either way. Thank you from the bottoms of our hearts!
